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by Xpendable
14 Sep 2024, 17:50
Forum: DCS Series
Topic: AV-8B cockpit build
Replies: 153
Views: 254780

Re: AV-8B cockpit build

I finally started laser cutting some panels from acrylic. Each panel requires 3 separate plates. The bottom plate has additional 3mm holes in it to take little LED lights for the backlighting. The middle layer has these same holes, but also has wider holes for each switch and knob so that they can a...
by Xpendable
12 Sep 2024, 05:09
Forum: DCS Series
Topic: FreeCAD 1.0.0 rc1
Replies: 2
Views: 250

FreeCAD 1.0.0 rc1

This is neat. So all of the CAD (computer aided design) I have been doing for my Harrier cockpit has been in the free and open source tool called FreeCAD, which has been around for like 22 years. They just released their 1.0 version (1.0.0 release candidate 1) yesterday. Why am I telling you this? B...
by Xpendable
12 Sep 2024, 04:47
Forum: Game Session/Mission times
Topic: I won't be on 9/11
Replies: 3
Views: 1109

Re: I won't be on 9/11

It's an offshoot of what used to be called Indian Princesses (for dads and their daughters) or Indian Guides (dad's and their sons) normally associated with the YMCA something like 80 years ago. My specific organization is Big Waters Federation, and we split off from the YMCA back in the '80's, but ...
by Xpendable
10 Sep 2024, 14:17
Forum: Game Session/Mission times
Topic: I won't be on 9/11
Replies: 3
Views: 1109

I won't be on 9/11

Unfortunately I have to attend a Chief's meeting as the Nation Elder on Wednesday (to make sure new Nation Chief doesn't forget anything), and so I won't be on. Drop a few warheads on foreheads for me!
by Xpendable
10 Sep 2024, 11:41
Forum: DCS Series
Topic: AV-8B cockpit build
Replies: 153
Views: 254780

Re: AV-8B cockpit build

The UFC is starting to come together. The parts shown here equate to more than 120 hours of 3d printing time! part 1 - 40 hours part 2 - 30 hours part 3 - 20 hours part 4 - 16 hours part 5 - 9 hours display parts - ??? Still need to print the keys, knobs, and laser cut the panels. And design and pri...
by Xpendable
08 Sep 2024, 17:04
Forum: DCS Series
Topic: AV-8B cockpit build
Replies: 153
Views: 254780

Re: AV-8B cockpit build

I've started 3D printing parts for the UFC...
by Xpendable
08 Sep 2024, 17:03
Forum: DCS Series
Topic: AV-8B cockpit build
Replies: 153
Views: 254780

Re: AV-8B cockpit build

Some serious dough for sure! :)
by Xpendable
01 Sep 2024, 20:09
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Quite interesting.
Replies: 1
Views: 2195

Re: Quite interesting.

Yes, quite interesting to see that this was taken out of context on purpose to make you think he was lying. He was actually talking about being there while he was visting as a congressman. This has been thoroughly debunked, but it keeps being spread to make people think he is lying. This is literall...
by Xpendable
31 Aug 2024, 20:07
Forum: DCS Series
Topic: MMOexp Elden Ring a combat as Godrick
Replies: 1
Views: 1130

Re: MMOexp Elden Ring a combat as Godrick

don't click the links. likely phishing attacks.
by Xpendable
18 Aug 2024, 06:47
Forum: DCS Series
Topic: AV-8B cockpit build
Replies: 153
Views: 254780

Re: AV-8B cockpit build

I would love to build a collective for helicopters. It really isn't very hard (well, maybe for me!) The key I think is to have a solid, heavy base that is on the floor, and a strong friction adjustment. I might try to design one that can be built without too much trouble.
by Xpendable
16 Aug 2024, 09:33
Forum: DCS Series
Topic: Flight planning
Replies: 1
Views: 1304

Flight planning

I don't know if you guys knows this already or have already discussed it, but a few patches ago they added the ability for you to create / override your flight plan before you spawn in multiplayer. I think they introduced it at the same time they changed the spawn screen. One of the reasons they now...
by Xpendable
15 Aug 2024, 14:17
Forum: DCS Series
Topic: AV-8B cockpit build
Replies: 153
Views: 254780

Re: AV-8B cockpit build

The Harrier throttle (the guy making them is calling this the HSI Mk.1) is coming along. He's supposed to be delivering the first 3 finished throttles to his first customers in the next month. Mine will be somewhere in mid-to-late Fall. I'm #22 on the list. I'm a bit nervous because I still don't kn...
by Xpendable
15 Aug 2024, 05:52
Forum: Projects
Topic: "Nightmare" is online...
Replies: 8
Views: 7422

Re: "Nightmare" is online...

Thanks for the advice on updating my BIOS on my Asus TUF Gaming Z790-Pro Wifi. I checked last night after I got off, and there was indeed a new bios that been released a few days prior. Last night it showed up as "BETA". I didn't install it last night, planning to take a look this morning....
by Xpendable
14 Aug 2024, 13:01
Forum: DCS Series
Topic: Real Mi-24 Hind
Replies: 12
Views: 4735

Re: Real Mi-24 Hind

That's awesome, Bones! I love Evil Dead (Ash / Bruce Campbell). This summer I introduced my 14 year daughter to both Evil Dead 2 and Army of Darkness. She enjoyed them. My brother and I would dress up for the Faire... we'd kind of go as Musketeers. I have a real Spanish Rapier that I'd bring, and my...
by Xpendable
13 Aug 2024, 14:23
Forum: DCS Series
Topic: Real Mi-24 Hind
Replies: 12
Views: 4735

Re: Real Mi-24 Hind

Yes, the Bristol Renaissance Faire used to be called King Richard's Faire, which my brother and I still refer to as "King Dick's Faire". I have not been in years but have been several times, both before and after the name change. I did not notice the fabric covering on Hind. It was hot out...
by Xpendable
13 Aug 2024, 03:33
Forum: DCS Series
Topic: Please check server
Replies: 5
Views: 2374

Re: Please check server

That removal only happened last week, at the same time as the CH47 dropped.
by Xpendable
08 Aug 2024, 16:24
Forum: DCS Series
Topic: Razbam/ED Feud
Replies: 24
Views: 14270

Re: Razbam/ED Feud

By the way, although the owner of ED is Nick Grey, who is based in the UK, the company is registered in Switzerland. I have heard that the Switzerland address is not much more than a mailing address. ED sub-contracts out all of the engine and ED - produced module development to a Russian company. Th...
by Xpendable
07 Aug 2024, 18:59
Forum: DCS Series
Topic: Razbam/ED Feud
Replies: 24
Views: 14270

Re: Razbam/ED Feud

I know a several of the Razbam devs. They say it's squarely ED. The IP infringement claim by ED is a fabrication by ED according to Razbam. They were not being paid for 6 months with no indication why and no explanation. When Razbam went public, Heatblur was supposed to go public at the same time, b...
by Xpendable
07 Aug 2024, 10:53
Forum: DCS Series
Topic: Razbam/ED Feud
Replies: 24
Views: 14270

Re: Razbam/ED Feud

Latest update: Still no talks between ED and Razbam, and yesterday, ED removed Razbam's access from all SDK and DCS tools. They also revoked their dev licenses to their own planes, which means that Razbam employees lost the ability to even fly their own planes that they designed unless they buy them...
by Xpendable
25 Jul 2024, 18:35
Forum: Projects
Topic: "Nightmare" is online...
Replies: 8
Views: 7422

Re: "Nightmare" is online...

I will have to keep an ear out! I am currently sitting on my sister's deck in Hamilton, Ohio (suburb of Cincinnati) and I can hear the destruction derby going on at the Butler County Fair. I was there last night with my brother-in-law, hisbson, and my 5 year old son. Great people watching!